Audit Committee

Of these, Carol Fairweather and James Lawrence have recent and relevant financial experience. The Committee met 5 times during 2018. The Group Chief Executive Officer, the Group Chief Financial Officer, the Group Internal Auditor, the Group Compliance Manager, and senior members of the finance team normally attend meetings of the Committee. The external auditors also attend and together with the Group Internal Auditor have direct access to the Committee Chair at all times.